194304 v.8 Master of Information Management

MInfoMgnt(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 042187C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

This course is designed to enhance technical skill and to provide an understanding of the ways in which the field of information management is developing.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A three-year bachelors degree in any discipline, plus relevant professional experience, or a four-year honours degree in any discipline. As the course is heavily dependent on computer skills, applicants should develop competency in word-processing and use of Internet browser software before commencement of the course.

Specific Requirements

Regular and reliable Internet access is required.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants professionally qualified in either librarianship or records management and with professional experience will be eligible for recognition of prior learning of up to one year.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is of three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards

Graduate Diploma in Records Management and Archives; Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies.

Intermediate Awards I

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.

Course Organisation

The first year consists of professionally orientated units in information and library studies or records management and archives. In the final semester, students are expected to undertake higher degree coursework in relevant information units or take units within other relevant schools/departments within the University. There is opportunity to undertake an applied research project and present a final report.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. Students may incur a cost for personal Internet access.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
300310	v.3	Information and Library Studies Stream		300.0
		OR
300311	v.3	Records Management and Archives Stream		300.0
				300.0

Availability

Year	Location		All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2006	Bentley Campus	Quarter 1	Y
2006	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2006	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.